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National Resources Center on Domestic Violence Inc

EIN 30-0681646 · Philadelphia, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NRCDV IS TO STRENGTHEN AND TRANSFORM EFFORTS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
27
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$165,877, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (NRCDV) IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER THAT STRENGTHENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION AT INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIETAL LEVELS. THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING, STRATEGIC RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, NRCDV EQUIPS INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH ACCESSIBLE TOOLS AND SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE AND EXPAND CAPACITY, AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, SURVIVOR CENTERED PROGRAMS. THESE EFFORTS ENSURE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, FOSTER EQUITY, AND DRIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT REDUCES VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTS SAFE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. A PROJECT OF THE NRCDV NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING CENTER ON SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, SAFE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, ADDRESSES THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. SAFEHOUSINGPARTNERSHIPS.ORG IS A ON-LINE RESOURCE LIBRARY OF STRATEGIES, RESOURCES, CASE STUDIES, REPORTS, AND STATISTICS THAT PROVIDERS, POLICY MAKERS, AND ADVOCATES CAN USE TO ENHANCE SERVICES AND BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS WHO ARE OR ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE NRCDV SUPPORTS THE FEDERAL SAFE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS CONSORTIUM, WHICH IS AN INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO PROVIDING TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AT THE CRITICAL INTERSECTION OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, AND HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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